Outdoor lights with motion sensor
An outdoor light with sensor is perfect for illuminating a garden, front door, or other outdoor areas. In addition, they feature a
high IP rating, which also makes them
moisture-resistant .
A wall light with sensor offers several advantages. Furthermore, it allows you to save extra energy because the light does not have to stay on all the time. For example, the wall light turns on when you receive visitors. Some other advantages of lights with sensors are:
- More convenience, you no longer need to turn the light on with a switch, as this happens automatically with a sensor.
- Lower energy consumption. Other outdoor lights without a sensor remain switched on by default in the evening. With these wall lights, that is not the case; the light only turns on when necessary.
- The house, garden path, and porch are more clearly visible due to the installation of the garden lighting.This creates a sense of security and prevents you from tripping over anything.
- Another advantage of wall lights with a sensor is that they deter burglars. When the light suddenly turns on, it creates a deterrent effect.
Outdoor lights with a daylight sensor
When the sun is shining during the day, there is no need for your garden light to be on. This results in extra energy costs. When a light does not stay on unnecessarily, it also ensures a
longer lifespan . A daylight sensor/twilight switch ensures that the lights only turn on when there is insufficient light outside. If you have a light with a daylight sensor, it is important to take other nearby lights into account. For example, if the light is hung too close to another light, the daylight sensor may become confused.
The detection angle of the sensor
Before installing the wall light with sensor, it is important to determine a location in advance. If you want to illuminate a large surface area, it is important to choose a wall light with a wide detection angle. These detection angles are most suitable for the following situations:
- For your front door or the entrance of your home, you can use a wall light with sensor with a 90-degree detection angle.
- If you want to illuminate a single wall, a 180-degree detection angle is the best option.
- If you want to illuminate multiple walls, you need a wide detection angle; a sensor with a 240-degree detection angle will be sufficient for this.
Not sure exactly which detection angle you need? It is then better to choose a
wide detection angle . You can manually adjust the detection angle later using covers.
Manually setting up the outdoor light
Are you doing DIY work in the evening or do you have another situation where you want more light around the house? It is frustrating when the motion sensor light keeps turning off. Therefore, it is convenient to be able to switch the outdoor light from
motion sensor mode to continuous light. Please note: not all wall lights have this function.
Another option when setting up wall lights is
the lighting duration. For example, do you want the light to stay on for only 10 seconds or perhaps a few minutes? Many wall lights with sensors have the option to adjust this.
Solar-powered wall lights
The most energy-efficient lighting option is solar-powered lights, also known as
solar lights. This means you don't need any energy at all anymore! It is often the case that wall lights with a sensor also feature a solar panel, which automatically charges the light during the day. When installing the wall light, it is important to choose a spot that gets
plenty of sun .
Another advantage of solar-powered wall lights is that they are
completely wireless . This makes installation quick and easy.
Connecting outdoor lights with a motion sensor
Installing outdoor lights with a sensor is very simple. Because the
sensor is integrated , you do not need to install it separately. Wall lights can be connected directly to the mains power (220-240 Volt). Once the light is connected to power, you simply need to set the detection distance and illumination duration of the light and you are ready to go!
